India vs Nigeria
Every indicator for India and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | India | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,463,865,525 | 237,527,782 | +516.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 3,956 | 291 | +1,259.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 2,702 | 1,224 | +120.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.2 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 3,287,260 | 923,770 | +255.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 445 | 257 | +73.2% |
| Median age (years) | 28.4 | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 70.0 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.4 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 35.7 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 86,126 | 1,133 | +7,501.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.27 | 0.56 | +305.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 7.63 | 3.07 | +148.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 59 | 5 | +1,133.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 3,068,000 | 223,000 | +1,275.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.1 | 0.9 | +123.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.58 | 0.23 | +152.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of India relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors India. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India records the higher figure on all 12 comparable indicators, Nigeria on none. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024); the two come closest on population density.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 86,126 against Nigeria's 1,133 — roughly 76 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,068,000 against Nigeria's 223,000 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,956 against Nigeria's 291 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 59 against Nigeria's 5 — roughly 12 times as much.
- India's population (2025) (1,463,865,525) is about 6.2 times Nigeria's (237,527,782).
Frequently asked questions
Where do India and Nigeria differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). India records 86,126 against Nigeria's 1,133 — a ratio of roughly 76 to one.
Where are India and Nigeria most alike?
In population density, at 445 and 257 — a gap of only %73.
On how many indicators is India ahead of Nigeria?
India is higher on 12 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Nigeria on 0. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI